Americas

Covid-19: Brazil’s death toll reaches 126,650 as throngs celebrate long weekend

A cemetery worker checks funeral documents at the Vila Formosa cemetery SAO PAULO, Sept 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazil said it…

Covid-19: Global deaths surpass 880,000 – Johns Hopkins University

NEW YORK, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global COVID-19 deaths surpassed 880,000 on Sunday, according to the Center for Systems Science…

US Pres Trump refuses to condemn Russia over poisoning, says has not seen any proof

WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump has refused to condemn Russia over the poisoning of opposition figure…

US: Several boats sink at pro-Trump parade in Lake Travis, Texas; no reports of casualties

The choppy water was likely caused by the large number of vessels moving closely together AUSTIN, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

US wildfires: Dozens rescued at California reservoir

The blaze, dubbed the Creek Fire, has swept across thousands of acres in the Sierra National Forest LOS ANGELES, Sept…

Covid-19: South Africa no longer among five countries worst hit by coronavirus

GENEVA, Sept 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South Africa is no longer among the five countries most affected by Coronavirus, according to the…

US: Heatwave brings record high temperatures, fire risks to San Francisco Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 7 (NNN-XINHUA) — The heatwave over the weekend could push the temperature in the San Francisco Bay…

Tropical Storm Julio forms off coast of southern Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Sept 7 (NNN-Xinhua) – Tropical Storm Julio formed in the Pacific off Mexico’s southwestern coast near the state…

Venezuela seeks extradition of 4 citizens allegedly involved in attempted coup

CARACAS, Sept 5 (NNN-Xinhua) — Venezuela is to request the extradition of four citizens recently captured in Colombia who have…

US happy to help in China-India border dispute: Pres Trump

WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States is ready to help resolve the dispute between India and China over the mountain…